Does anyone know if nautique is going to discontinue the super air 230? My brother is going to buy a 230 or G24. He likes the 230 better but has been told that nautique is going to discontinue this model. Or make changes. Any you nautique guys know anything? Thanks.

I've always likes the sleekness and styling of the 230, the G seems cumbersome and demanding, not at all sporty, kind of like that fat kid in high school who was a linebacker on the football team, and yeah he was great in the position, but only cause he was fat, know what I mean?

Some MC's, all the wakesetters, and the 210/230 retain that sportiness, like the running back, great because he had a physical asset, not a real life physical hindrance, like the fat kid, but a bona fide advantage whether it be running a football or running from a hungry bear.

For my dealer to say "unsure" on the 230 is pretty damning evidence that we will soon witness the end of the 230.

But a redesign would be nice, with a nice low profile like the old star or like a slammed Enzo.

JetRanger,
According to pennery the president of nautique said the 210 and the 230 aren't going anywhere and my bro agrees with you opinion of the g series. Do you truly believe they are going to discontinue them? What brand of boat do you think has a wake closest to 230? Thanks.

I've always likes the sleekness and styling of the 230, the G seems cumbersome and demanding, not at all sporty, kind of like that fat kid in high school who was a linebacker on the football team, and yeah he was great in the position, but only cause he was fat, know what I mean?

"Some MC's, all the wakesetters, and the 210/230 retain that sportiness, like the running back, great because he had a physical asset, not a real life physical hindrance, like the fat kid, but a bona fide advantage whether it be running a football or running from a hungry bear.

For my dealer to say "unsure" on the 230 is pretty damning evidence that we will soon witness the end of the 230.

But a redesign would be nice, with a nice low profile like the old star or like a slammed Enzo."

JR Smith- Nautique just spent a lot of money designing the NSS for the 230 and the 210 as well. Why would a company do something like that for a boat they were planning on discontinuing soon? They wouldn't and Jetranger has no idea what he is talking about. Your brother will be fine.

I heard from a reliable source that the 210 and 230 will stay, but the interiors of both boats are going through a major redesign for '14 to essentially detune the boats an attempt to keep cost down. With the g21 coming out soon cc has to figure a way to create some pricing gaps between all of these boats. If this is true, I'm not sure how this will effect resale value of the 230. My friend has sat in the new g21, and he says that it feels a lot bigger than the 210, and is projected to cost about what a loaded 230 costs now.

Slightly off topic but for those of us that have been around a while... (read: older than crap - get off my lawn you young whipper snappers), it is interesting to see how when new boats come out that are different from the previous generation, you get a lot of resistance. Some of it may be very well deserved, some not. I am not trying to convince one way or the other, but here is a recap that goes back to the early 2000s.

Malibu introduces the reverse tower. Comments: Hideous, stupid, ugly, disgusting, will never catch on, what were they thinking. Where are we today? Hmmm.

Boats start getting more freeboard. Look at the boats from late 1990s to early 2000s. They sat VERY low, had short seats due to the low freeboard. No storage (e.g. classic 210). When bigger boats starting coming out in the early 2000s, people complained they were getting too big. All of them went this direction after that - the G series takes it to the next level, however.

Mastercraft releases the new XStar in 2004? (my date might be off a bit). Comments: a pig, handles like crap, they ruined the XStar, want the abrupt / steep wake of previous generation back, have to wait too long on the wake for pop, boat too big, pickle fork is hideous. Now, many love it and the wake it produces.

23ft - 25ft wakeboard boats get introduced. Comments: 21ft boats will always be the perfect, premier wakeboard boat in a line, who wants these big boats, they can't produce great wakes, handle like crap, won't catch on. Where are we now?

It's just interesting to see how boats adapt and so do the mindsets of the majority.

Maybe the G takes it too far - however, I don't think so - I bought one and am biased. The number rolling of the line indicate otherwise as well. I guess time will tell. For us it was about: Tons of storage - none taken up with bags. A wake with stock ballast better than my 230 with 1500 extra. Less sensitivity to side to side weight, etc. Yep, it doesn't drive as well as the 230, but it is all about trade-offs and personal preferences.

Back to your question: The 230 is a great boat and believe me, I parted with mixed emotions. I think the 230 still has a great life ahead of it. Get what you love and don't worry too much about the future. If you are concerned about rapid depreciation due to them possibly discontinuing it, buy a gently used one that has already taken the big hit to mitigate your concern.

OP
The only thing that I can think of similar to the 230 wake would be a supra wake. Although I don't know if you can get it as big as some of the slammed 230's. You might try the SA. As others have saidI doubt the 230 gets completely discontinued maybe just changed up since it will not continue as the flagship boat from Nautique.

honestly the G23 is not for the faint of heart, its for people who wakeboard and load their (old) boat, they dont wanna stuff the front, they care about what happens behind the boat more than the "baller" factor. i still think its ugly as sin and the absurdity of the size boat and wake is a laugh and i have a hard time seeing people buy this boat for there kids to use. BUT all that said, i love it, its engineered not designed like some other competitors, ehem-c.... especially after digging through it and all the competitors boats. Its something you dont understand until youve driven it, ridden it, and dug through it especially compared to the other boats. The g23 is the best wakeboard boat, not v drive boat, not boat, the emphasis is on wakeboard. and as far as i know the 230 isnt going anywhere, nor is the new SA a steep wake from what i heard.

and its not the fat kid, its actually the 300lb kid that spends every day in the gym and benches 450. all the slight body builders with their six packs might scoff and laugh but everyone knows who the strongest one is...

I dont know why your wakeboat would ever have to run from a hungry bear, but if it did, im pretty sure i wouldnt want a wakeboat at all.

and its not the fat kid, its actually the 300lb kid that spends every day in the gym and benches 450. all the slight body builders with their six packs might scoff and laugh but everyone knows who the strongest one is...

I dont know why your wakeboat would ever have to run from a hungry bear, but if it did, im pretty sure i wouldnt want a wakeboat at all.

Op here's my thing. I know for a fact they are making the 230 right now. If your brother is looking for a boat they are certainly making them for 2013. No one can say what the future holds 100% The president could tell some nameless poster on WW they weren't and the boat could still be discontinued. Bottom line is no one knows for sure. Wouldn't be the first time a company said it's not going away and then it did. Happens every model year, a model certain people love gets dropped and said people think it's the worst decision XYZ company ever made. The 230's future will probably have alot to do with how the sales hold after the G series is around for a few years. Thing is if he is looking for a boat now, they are making them now. Why does it matter if they are 5 years from now?